chapter 91

Jessica could hardly sleep that night, her mind racing with all the possibilities and dangers ahead. Her father’s threats echoed in her head, mingling with Thomas’s words of caution. She knew she had to be careful, but the idea of playing the role of the dutiful daughter made her skin crawl. Every time she closed her eyes, she imagined Andrew Lane watching her every move, waiting for her to slip up. It was a nightmare she couldn’t wake up from.

The next morning, Jessica forced herself out of bed, determined to keep up appearances. She dressed in her usual business attire, carefully applying makeup to cover the dark circles under her eyes. As she stared at her reflection in the mirror, she barely recognized the woman looking back at her. The confident, driven Jessica Lane seemed like a distant memory. Now, she was just trying to survive.

She arrived at the Aton Empire building early, before most of the staff had even arrived. The security guards gave her respectful nods as she passed,